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Recursive Functions

Recursive functions are functions that call themselves within their own definition. This allows a function to repeat a process until a specific condition is met, breaking down a complex problem into smaller, self-similar subproblems. Each call adds a new layer to the execution stack, and it's crucial to have a base case to prevent infinite loops.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@Recursive function
• @article@How to implement a recursive function in a Bash script?
• @video@What is Recursion in bash (Bash 23)